This is an impressive painting by Nicolas Trudgian.  The colors, contrasts and details are impeccable.  This painting borrows the title from the Luftwaffe fighter pilots who flew on that epic day, and depicts Fw190s of 1 Staffel, number I Gruppe JG-1, as they return from the final mission on August 17, 1943. Low on fuel, but high on adrenalin, the Fw190 pilots hedge-hop along a canal, low over a stunningly painted Dutch landscape. Away to the right a B-17 brought down on the outward leg of the raid earlier in the day, has crash-landed in the marshes.  

A superb study of the Fw190, considered by many German Aces to have been the last Luftwaffe fighter of the war, each print in this superb limited edition is signed by three well-known Fw190 Aces:
  • Oberleutnant Adolf Glunz
  • Hauptmann Alfred Grislawski
  • Major Gerhard Schopfel
Print size:  35” W x 24-1/2” H; print number: 296/1000.  This print was purchased directly from the North American distributor at time of issue and has since long been SOLD OUT!  This print has never been framed.  All prints have been stored in the print chest shown in the picture; flat with acid free archival paper, in a smoke free, climate controlled environment. It is pristine and free of wrinkles and marks; all four corners are intact; as are the supporting documents. Included are the Certificate of Authenticity and a full-color, one-page flyer.

I am intentionally downsizing my aviation art collection; realizing I can only enjoy one copy at a time and am selling my extra copies. The majority of my collection consists of Robert Taylor and Nicolas Trudgian prints; with a few other artists. If you are looking for something in particular, please email me and I can list it on an upcoming auction.  All items will be meticulously packaged for USPS Priority Mail in a new, heavy-duty shipping tube and insured for full value.  Contact seller to discuss preferred shipping and handling method if different from listing. Multiple prints can be combined to save on shipping.

NOTE TO BUYER:  If different from listed shipping methods, shipping costs will apply based on buyer's destination.  In the event additional shipping costs are incurred, a separate PayPal invoice will be issued to complete the sale. For international purchases, shipping and handling will be adjusted based on final destination.  

NOTE TO INTERNATIONAL BUYERS:  Please be aware that I insure for full value which may result in import taxes and duties that you will be responsible for.  I feel this is the best way to protect all of our investments.  

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